National Apprenticeship Week 2026
This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re focusing on how apprenticeships can power modern skills-based workforces. From building early talent pipelines, to upskilling and reskilling teams into adaptive professionals, apprenticeships enable people at every career stage to deliver impact from day one.
Spotlighting the skills transforming organisations and careers.
Employers are using apprenticeships to build the skills their organisations need, from developing new talent to upskilling and reskilling existing teams as workforce demands evolve.
Across areas including AI, leadership, data, HR, technology and finance, apprentices are learning as they work and applying new knowledge in real time to solve business challenges. With programmes spanning entry-level roles to experienced professionals, apprenticeships are powering performance, supporting retention and helping organisations future-proof their skills capability.
Join us this year as we champion the achievements of employers and apprentices with a range of activities, open to anyone to take part in.
Lloyds Banking Group in Conversation: Developing Software Skills for Impact
Monday 9 February, 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Unlocking Apprenticeships: A Practical Guide for Employers
Tuesday 10 February, 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Growing Adaptive Talent: Apprenticeships and the EarlyCareer Skills Agenda
Wednesday 11 February, 13:00 - 14:00 GMT
Building AI and Automation Capability for the Future Workforce
Wednesday 11 February, 14:00 - 15:00 GMT
Building the Future of HR: Apprenticeships Shaping the People Profession
Thursday 12 February, 13:00 - 14:00 GMTEnabling smarter work with Microsoft Copilot Chat
Thursday 12 February, 13:30 - 14:30 GMT
Lloyds Banking Group in Conversation: Making Data Work at Scale
Friday 13 February, 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Workshops for your on-programme learners
Throughout National Apprenticeship Week, BPP’s Careers Team is hosting a series of interactive, apprentice‑focused workshops designed to help apprentices grow into confident and capable early‑career professionals.
These sessions explore key professional development topics including:
Cultural awareness
Commercial understanding
Professional etiquette
Imposter syndrome
Resilience at work
Each workshop provides practical, actionable insights that apprentices can apply straight away in their roles. Building confidence, improving workplace performance and strengthening long‑term employability.
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